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Title: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: brvndawn on July 25, 2022, 08:01:44 PM
Anyone have experience traveling with firearms with Hawaiian Airlines? I know you need to store it unloaded in a TSA approved travel case with locks. Ammunition can be in the same case I believe as long as it's in its original box. Just wondering how the experience went with checking it in as checked luggage.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: nickelzismoney on July 25, 2022, 09:17:26 PM
Anyone have experience traveling with firearms with Hawaiian Airlines? I know you need to store it unloaded in a TSA approved travel case with locks. Ammunition can be in the same case I believe as long as it's in its original box. Just wondering how the experience went with checking it in as checked luggage.

So easy a caveman could do it. Go straight to check in counter and declare you’re traveling with firearms and/ or ammo. They check it out, put in a colored tag saying it’s been inspected and that it is a firearm or ammo. They’ll have you lock it and keep your keys on your person. TSA will take it to be checked into the flight. Get on plane, wait for over size baggage (if long gun) at destination and carry on
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: rustyeleio on July 25, 2022, 10:30:14 PM
Just some stuff that I know of:

- So far, Hawaiian has made it a pretty smooth experience.
- Not a Hawaiian rule but it surprised me when I heard about it. You need a lock for each lockable hole.  If there are four holes for locks, you need to have 4 locks. 
- TSA doesn't have a rule against placing ammo in the same case as the firearm but Hawaiian does, technically.  "Ammunition must be packed separate and apart from any firearm unless the firearm's case has a designated storage space for ammunition that secures it and protects it from shock and movement".  I usually put it in my gun case and they have never raised an issue.  So technically, you can and should have it in your regular checked luggage, but not in the gun case, as long as it is in the original box and reasonably secured from damage.  I have brought home lots of ammo booty in checked luggage in a heavy cardboard box that was stuffed with towels to keep the ammo from bouncing and they didn't complain.
- I don't think the airline is allowed to mark a bag to indicate that it contains a firearm but Hawaiian always places some kind of special sticker on my checked bag with the firearm that says something unusual like "fragile" or something to indicate a firearm, I forget exactly what the sticker said.  I kind of want to raise an issue but never have.  I am hoping that it makes them aware to not "misplace" my bag...to avoid any imperial entanglements.
- I was told once that I can check in at the kiosk and just indicate somewhere you have a firearm then go to the counter to fill in the paperwork.  I never was able to figure out how to do that so I just head straight to customer service.  Don't know if this annoys them.
- FYI, If you fly on Alaska Airlines, you can bring up to 50 lbs of ammo.  All other airlines including Hawaiian limit you to 11 pounds.

Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: pacwire on July 26, 2022, 07:45:23 AM
So i have traveled a couple of times on Hawaiian, Alaska and Delta Airlines with Firearms and/or Ammo.  Regarding Hawaiian Ammo is limited to 11 lbs.  They have made me remove and weight more then once.  BUT mostly, when i have a firearm and ammo, they usually don’t inspect (don’t want to see the gun(s).  They see my hard side case with locks unlocked.  The orange card is signed and placed in the case .  I have had the purple tag on the luggage case.  I am also told TSA might call me to “hang around” for 20 minutes,  BTW i carry Hawaiian Airlines and TSA Policy regarding ammo and guns with me just in case,

Aloha!
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on July 26, 2022, 10:06:46 AM
https://youtu.be/DybYgI7Iymg
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: nickelzismoney on July 26, 2022, 10:23:57 AM
Just some stuff that I know of:

- So far, Hawaiian has made it a pretty smooth experience.
- Not a Hawaiian rule but it surprised me when I heard about it. You need a lock for each lockable hole.  If there are four holes for locks, you need to have 4 locks. 
- TSA doesn't have a rule against placing ammo in the same case as the firearm but Hawaiian does, technically.  "Ammunition must be packed separate and apart from any firearm unless the firearm's case has a designated storage space for ammunition that secures it and protects it from shock and movement".  I usually put it in my gun case and they have never raised an issue.  So technically, you can and should have it in your regular checked luggage, but not in the gun case, as long as it is in the original box and reasonably secured from damage.  I have brought home lots of ammo booty in checked luggage in a heavy cardboard box that was stuffed with towels to keep the ammo from bouncing and they didn't complain.
- I don't think the airline is allowed to mark a bag to indicate that it contains a firearm but Hawaiian always places some kind of special sticker on my checked bag with the firearm that says something unusual like "fragile" or something to indicate a firearm, I forget exactly what the sticker said.  I kind of want to raise an issue but never have.  I am hoping that it makes them aware to not "misplace" my bag...to avoid any imperial entanglements.
- I was told once that I can check in at the kiosk and just indicate somewhere you have a firearm then go to the counter to fill in the paperwork.  I never was able to figure out how to do that so I just head straight to customer service.  Don't know if this annoys them.
- FYI, If you fly on Alaska Airlines, you can bring up to 50 lbs of ammo.  All other airlines including Hawaiian limit you to 11 pounds.

The firearm tag goes inside the case
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on July 26, 2022, 10:29:17 AM
The firearm tag goes inside the case

The tag goes wherever the airline agent tells you to place it.

I know United told me to place it inside the locked case, but other airlines have instructed me to place it inside the luggage, but outside of the gun case.

Of course, does it really matter?  Who is that form for anyway?  You?  Makes no sense that only the owner can open the case and see the form.

As long as you certify the gun is unloaded, that's all that matters.  Place the form wherever the agent tells you.  Simple.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: drck1000 on July 26, 2022, 10:40:12 AM
Anyone have experience traveling with firearms with Hawaiian Airlines? I know you need to store it unloaded in a TSA approved travel case with locks. Ammunition can be in the same case I believe as long as it's in its original box. Just wondering how the experience went with checking it in as checked luggage.
There are a few threads on this.  If you can't find them, post back here and will try to dig them up.

Overall, highly recommend printing both TSA and airline's policies and having them with you.  Can't tell you how many times a gate agent tried to make up their own, including where the locks needed to be TSA locks. . .
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: rustyeleio on July 26, 2022, 11:53:45 AM
The firearm tag goes inside the case

Agreed on that, the orange declaration form (card) goes in the case or outside the case or wherever the agent tells us.  Hawaiian also puts an external tag to indicate that the bag has a firearm inside.  It doesn't say firearm but it seems to be Hawaiian Airlines "code" for firearm.  it was some kind of red or orange sticker, similar to the agriculture inspection sticker that goes on the handle of the luggage. 
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: stangzilla on July 26, 2022, 11:56:52 AM
https://hawaiianair.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/677/~/firearms-and-ammunition

it says Website, mobile, and kiosk check-in are not available when traveling with a firearm or ammunition. 
you go to the concierge desk to fill out paperwork
they told me to wait 5 minutes for TSA to call my name if they want to look at my luggage.  after 5 minutes if i dont hear my name over the loud speaker, then i proceed to TSA checkpoint


I dont remember placing any tag with Hawaiian, I think they placed the tag themselves. 
When you check in at the airport, let a Hawaiian Airlines agent know that you are checking a firearm or ammunition. After inspection, a special tag will be placed on your item. Your signature will also be required. Website, mobile, and kiosk check-in are not available when traveling with a firearm or ammunition. 
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: rustyeleio on July 26, 2022, 12:06:34 PM
https://hawaiianair.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/677/~/firearms-and-ammunition

it says Website, mobile, and kiosk check-in are not available when traveling with a firearm or ammunition. 
you go to the concierge desk to fill out paperwork
they told me to wait 5 minutes for TSA to call my name if they want to look at my luggage.  after 5 minutes if i dont hear my name over the loud speaker, then i proceed to TSA checkpoint


I dont remember placing any tag with Hawaiian, I think they placed the tag themselves. 
When you check in at the airport, let a Hawaiian Airlines agent know that you are checking a firearm or ammunition. After inspection, a special tag will be placed on your item. Your signature will also be required. Website, mobile, and kiosk check-in are not available when traveling with a firearm or ammunition.

Ah, thanks for clearing that up.  I remember one agent near the kiosks kept waiving me over and I told them that I had to check a firearm.  They told me it doesn't matter and proceeded to punch buttons like a madman and somehow it works then they told me to go see the desk agent to fill out the declaration form.   ???
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: stangzilla on July 26, 2022, 12:10:58 PM
Ah, thanks for clearing that up.  I remember one agent near the kiosks kept waiving me over and I told them that I had to check a firearm.  They told me it doesn't matter and proceeded to punch buttons like a madman and somehow it works then they told me to go see the desk agent to fill out the declaration form.   ???

now that I think of it, I think I checked in at kiosk too.  it was a couple years ago since i last went, so my memory not the greatest about the details

each time I went to Hilo, maybe 3 times with firearms, nobody inspected my firearms or ammo.  they didn't call my name over the loud speaker, so I just went to the TSA security checkpoint after waiting 5 minutes
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: changemyoil66 on July 26, 2022, 12:14:02 PM
Oahu to Vegas, had some hickups. 2 occasions going they made me put the orange paper inside the locked gun case.  All other times going and coming back it was on top of it, inside the suitcase. Also going to Vegas, I had 40 rounds in a box of 50rds factory ammo. Person had to check with her boss if that was allowed.  Then on 1 trip, I was missing 1 rd of HP ammo. Box had 49 and not 50 rds when i opened it in Vegas.

Coming from Vegas to here, often I don't even have to weight my ammo or show them the firearm. They are way more chill about it.  Or maybe the person knows that 1 box of ammo aint 11lbs. And often they just ask if over 11 and a verbal is acceptable.

My 1st time traveling with guns, I was overthinking. They say hard sided suitcase. But what about the zipper, that's soft material. ANd they do make suitcases with no soft zipper material,. IIRC, their CSC could not answer my question and just restated "hard sided suitcase".
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: macsak on July 26, 2022, 12:26:37 PM
shocking...

Oahu to Vegas, had some hickups. 2 occasions going they made me put the orange paper inside the locked gun case.  All other times going and coming back it was on top of it, inside the suitcase. Also going to Vegas, I had 40 rounds in a box of 50rds factory ammo. Person had to check with her boss if that was allowed.  Then on 1 trip, I was missing 1 rd of HP ammo. Box had 49 and not 50 rds when i opened it in Vegas.

Coming from Vegas to here, often I don't even have to weight my ammo or show them the firearm. They are way more chill about it.  Or maybe the person knows that 1 box of ammo aint 11lbs. And often they just ask if over 11 and a verbal is acceptable.

My 1st time traveling with guns, I was overthinking. They say hard sided suitcase. But what about the zipper, that's soft material. ANd they do make suitcases with no soft zipper material,. IIRC, their CSC could not answer my question and just restated "hard sided suitcase".
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: changemyoil66 on July 26, 2022, 12:33:35 PM
shocking...

Tooooooo focus
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: drck1000 on July 26, 2022, 12:59:28 PM
shocking...
too much hickups. . .  ;D
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: mill8316 on July 26, 2022, 01:12:30 PM
Also just a heads up. When checking firearms. The vast majority of the time, the firearm case just came out on the belt. With no supervision. So make sure you hurry to the baggage claim so no one walks off with your firearms.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: drck1000 on July 26, 2022, 01:19:40 PM
Also just a heads up. When checking firearms. The vast majority of the time, the firearm case just came out on the belt. With no supervision. So make sure you hurry to the baggage claim so no one walks off with your firearms.
Yup.  That happened to me more times than not at HNL.

Less on mainland airports. Most have you pick up at CS counter/office, at least in my experience.  I've traveled mostly with rifles with pistols together, so pretty heavy Pelican case. 
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on July 26, 2022, 01:29:29 PM
[snippity-doo-da]

My 1st time traveling with guns, I was overthinking. They say hard sided suitcase. But what about the zipper, that's soft material. ANd they do make suitcases with no soft zipper material,. IIRC, their CSC could not answer my question and just restated "hard sided suitcase".

Not sure who "they" are, but the website doesn't say that exactly.
Quote
Firearms must be unloaded and packed in a commercial hard-sided
case manufactured specifically for the type of firearm
.

"Case," not "suitcase".

I always travel with soft-sided luggage, and the hard-sided pistol case is placed inside.

No over-thinking required.   :geekdanc: :thumbsup: :shaka:
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: changemyoil66 on July 26, 2022, 01:54:41 PM
Not sure who "they" are, but the website doesn't say that exactly.
"Case," not "suitcase".

I always travel with soft-sided luggage, and the hard-sided pistol case is placed inside.

No over-thinking required.   :geekdanc: :thumbsup: :shaka:

https://hawaiianair.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/677/~/firearms-and-ammunition


Wow, they changed it. They used to be hard sided suit case. Where as other airlines you could use cloth sided suit cases. Good to know. Thanks. :shaka:
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: bushmasta55 on July 27, 2022, 12:07:47 AM
Just flew out several weeks ago to Las Vegas.  It was easy  just had to check in with a agent and declare that you have a firearm and ammo.  I had my pistol in a Liifepod safe (TSA approve) case, and the armmo was in its factory box.  I also carried a copy of the TSA and Hawaiian Airlines policies regarding checking in a firearm and ammo. They will ask you to open the safe then they will make you sign a orange card, which they placed it into my case.  I had the pistol locked to the rear with a camber flag in it, also no loaded mags.  Same when you fly back its the same thing, the only difference is that they ended up taping the orange card onto my case.  For the LifePod it has a electronic lock and a manual key back up.  At no times you should give your keys or combo to TSA/Hawaiian, if they want it do be open they will call for you. 
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: RSN172 on July 27, 2022, 05:49:19 AM
Not sure who "they" are, but the website doesn't say that exactly.
"Case," not "suitcase".

I always travel with soft-sided luggage, and the hard-sided pistol case is placed inside.

No over-thinking required.   :geekdanc: :thumbsup: :shaka:
;D
Just throw um in your carry on like that Kauai Asst Police Chief.
NO thinking required. ;D  :geekdanc:
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Mistahsmood on October 23, 2024, 01:25:51 AM
Just flew out several weeks ago to Las Vegas.  It was easy  just had to check in with a agent and declare that you have a firearm and ammo.  I had my pistol in a Liifepod safe (TSA approve) case, and the armmo was in its factory box.  I also carried a copy of the TSA and Hawaiian Airlines policies regarding checking in a firearm and ammo. They will ask you to open the safe then they will make you sign a orange card, which they placed it into my case.  I had the pistol locked to the rear with a camber flag in it, also no loaded mags.  Same when you fly back its the same thing, the only difference is that they ended up taping the orange card onto my case.  For the LifePod it has a electronic lock and a manual key back up.  At no times you should give your keys or combo to TSA/Hawaiian, if they want it do be open they will call for you.
Question. Where in Vegas do you pick up your firearm when you land? And where in Hawaii when you land back home?


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Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Mistahsmood on October 23, 2024, 01:29:05 AM
Oahu to Vegas, had some hickups. 2 occasions going they made me put the orange paper inside the locked gun case.  All other times going and coming back it was on top of it, inside the suitcase. Also going to Vegas, I had 40 rounds in a box of 50rds factory ammo. Person had to check with her boss if that was allowed.  Then on 1 trip, I was missing 1 rd of HP ammo. Box had 49 and not 50 rds when i opened it in Vegas.

Coming from Vegas to here, often I don't even have to weight my ammo or show them the firearm. They are way more chill about it.  Or maybe the person knows that 1 box of ammo aint 11lbs. And often they just ask if over 11 and a verbal is acceptable.

My 1st time traveling with guns, I was overthinking. They say hard sided suitcase. But what about the zipper, that's soft material. ANd they do make suitcases with no soft zipper material,. IIRC, their CSC could not answer my question and just restated "hard sided suitcase".
Question does your firearm case come out on the belt? Or gotta go somewhere else to
Grab it. Same for flying back home to Hawaii?


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Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: zippz on October 23, 2024, 05:41:17 AM
Question does your firearm case come out on the belt? Or gotta go somewhere else to
Grab it. Same for flying back home to Hawaii?


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Half of the time it comes out on the belt.  The other half you have to pick it up from their luggage office or they have an employee watching it on the side.

Same with the other airlines.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: changemyoil66 on October 23, 2024, 08:10:50 AM
Question. Where in Vegas do you pick up your firearm when you land? And where in Hawaii when you land back home?


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Depends on the airline. Hawaiian air is at the normal baggage courasel. For both rifle cases and handguns in suitcases.

United has a separate area you pick up that's near their office near the baggage courasel.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: changemyoil66 on October 23, 2024, 08:21:50 AM
Question does your firearm case come out on the belt? Or gotta go somewhere else to
Grab it. Same for flying back home to Hawaii?


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Refer to my last post.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: raudi on October 23, 2024, 10:00:49 AM
Depends on the airline. Hawaiian air is at the normal baggage courasel. For both rifle cases and handguns in suitcases.

United has a separate area you pick up that's near their office near the baggage courasel.

I fly United. All of my baggage with firearms inside come out on the belt.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: changemyoil66 on October 23, 2024, 01:04:03 PM
I fly United. All of my baggage with firearms inside come out on the belt.

Weird, as mine in Vegas and in Honolulu were in a separate area. 
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Flapp_Jackson on October 23, 2024, 02:13:24 PM
Weird, as mine in Vegas and in Honolulu were in a separate area.

Were you traveling with large Pelican type cases?  Some airlines threat those the same as other large or unusual checked items like skis and hard-sided golf bag carriers.  Those are usually taken to the airline's baggage office.

Every time i placed a locked pistol case inside a checked bag, it arrived on the carousel except for the one time my bag was delayed. I had to switch planes due to my connection being canceled.

It's not a big deal.  Grab your luggage from the carousel, and if you're missing a gun case, check with the airline's baggage office. 

I've had a large suitcase not show up at the Hawaii baggage claim, but i noticed a bag that wasn't mine hadn't been claimed -- which was almost identical.

So, i filed a missing luggage report and walked outside to wait on a ride.  Luckily, there's the person who owned the other bag waiting for their ride -- next to my suitcase.  I asked them to check the name on the ID tag.  Obviously they didn't bother before.  I was glad I didn't have a firearm in that bag.  They may not have figured out it wasn't theirs when their latch key didn't fit.

That experience told me I really need to mark my luggage to avoid mistakes by other passengers.  I now use brightly colored straps around the case to customize it and to keep it from opening during the trip -- zippers and latches do break.  Anything that makes your luggage stand out can avoid someone else mistaking it for theirs.

Make sure your name is prominently and securely attached to the outside (something better than the free name tags at the airport), and try to get to the baggage claim area before the bags start appearing. 

Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: drck1000 on October 23, 2024, 02:17:28 PM
I fly United. All of my baggage with firearms inside come out on the belt.
I’ve mostly flew United with guns and for me depended on airport. HNL was usually on belt. AK, UT, NV were mix of belt and service center.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Mistahsmood on October 23, 2024, 02:19:00 PM
What’s your thought on having a locked pistol case inside check luggage with clothes?


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Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Mistahsmood on October 23, 2024, 02:20:18 PM
Depends on the airline. Hawaiian air is at the normal baggage courasel. For both rifle cases and handguns in suitcases.

United has a separate area you pick up that's near their office near the baggage courasel.
Any experience with having a lock pistol case inside of check in luggage with clothes ?


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Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: drck1000 on October 23, 2024, 02:20:39 PM
What’s your thought on having a locked pistol case inside check luggage with clothes?


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When flying only with pistols, that's typically what I do. 
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Mistahsmood on October 23, 2024, 02:22:13 PM
Seems like the best way. Thanks for all the info. First time flying with my CCW


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Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: rustyeleio on October 23, 2024, 03:58:34 PM
Half of the time it comes out on the belt.  The other half you have to pick it up from their luggage office or they have an employee watching it on the side.

Same with the other airlines.

Same here for Hawaiian.  Sometimes public belt but sometimes I have to go to the baggage office...after waiting 30 minutes and freaking out when it never comes out on the belt!  :grrr:
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: raudi on October 24, 2024, 08:03:06 AM
Seems like the best way. Thanks for all the info. First time flying with my CCW


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I usually lock my case to the bag also. I use one of the pistol locks that come with the gun and loop that around the case and a metal strut inside my luggage. Makes it more difficult from someone to reach in and snatch the case.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: QUIETShooter on October 24, 2024, 08:13:48 AM
I usually lock my case to the bag also. I use one of the pistol locks that come with the gun and loop that around the case and a metal strut inside my luggage. Makes it more difficult from someone to reach in and snatch the case.

Good idea. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Mistahsmood on October 24, 2024, 08:15:28 AM
I usually lock my case to the bag also. I use one of the pistol locks that come with the gun and loop that around the case and a metal strut inside my luggage. Makes it more difficult from someone to reach in and snatch the case.
Good idea. Any chance you keep slide open on lock when you declare it?


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Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: changemyoil66 on October 24, 2024, 08:33:21 AM
Were you traveling with large Pelican type cases?  Some airlines threat those the same as other large or unusual checked items like skis and hard-sided golf bag carriers.  Those are usually taken to the airline's baggage office.

Every time i placed a locked pistol case inside a checked bag, it arrived on the carousel except for the one time my bag was delayed. I had to switch planes due to my connection being canceled.

It's not a big deal.  Grab your luggage from the carousel, and if you're missing a gun case, check with the airline's baggage office. 

I've had a large suitcase not show up at the Hawaii baggage claim, but i noticed a bag that wasn't mine hadn't been claimed -- which was almost identical.

So, i filed a missing luggage report and walked outside to wait on a ride.  Luckily, there's the person who owned the other bag waiting for their ride -- next to my suitcase.  I asked them to check the name on the ID tag.  Obviously they didn't bother before.  I was glad I didn't have a firearm in that bag.  They may not have figured out it wasn't theirs when their latch key didn't fit.

That experience told me I really need to mark my luggage to avoid mistakes by other passengers.  I now use brightly colored straps around the case to customize it and to keep it from opening during the trip -- zippers and latches do break.  Anything that makes your luggage stand out can avoid someone else mistaking it for theirs.

Make sure your name is prominently and securely attached to the outside (something better than the free name tags at the airport), and try to get to the baggage claim area before the bags start appearing.
Handgun case inside suitcase

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Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: drck1000 on October 24, 2024, 09:31:48 AM
Same here for Hawaiian.  Sometimes public belt but sometimes I have to go to the baggage office...after waiting 30 minutes and freaking out when it never comes out on the belt!  :grrr:
One trip to Big Island on Hawaiian, I was on the same flight as a few buddies and all travelling with guns.  At the airport in Hilo and all of the cases came out except for mine.  Then the belt stops.  Check with the agent an they said all the bags are off the plane. . . after waiting for a while the agent noted it was coming on a following flight.  Talk about worry then  :wtf: 

Luckily, that route had flights coming in frequently, so I think I waited maybe another 30 mins
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Juileche on May 16, 2025, 04:04:13 AM
I’ve flown with firearms on Hawaiian Airlines before, and you’re right — they need to be unloaded and stored in a TSA-approved locked case. Ammunition in the original box inside the same case is allowed too. The check-in process was pretty straightforward but definitely give yourself extra time at the airport since they’ll inspect the case carefully.

Also, if you’re booking your flight, travelbusinessclass.com (https://travelbusinessclass.com) can help find good deals on business and first-class tickets, which makes traveling way more comfortable — especially when you have extra gear like firearms to manage.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: stangzilla on May 16, 2025, 07:19:14 AM
I see it’s been a while since this was posted, but I’m curious if anyone who went through the process with HNL PD recently has tips or updates about the psych eval part—like how long it takes to get results or if it's more of a formality. Also wondering if anyone got tripped up by anything unexpected during the interview. Would be helpful to hear how your experiences went.

are you traveling with a firearm?
did you get red flagged?
sounds like you are worried about a PTA. if you are not red flagged then I wouldn't worry about it
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: changemyoil66 on May 16, 2025, 07:45:14 AM
I see it’s been a while since this was posted, but I’m curious if anyone who went through the process with HNL PD recently has tips or updates about the psych eval part—like how long it takes to get results or if it's more of a formality. Also wondering if anyone got tripped up by anything unexpected during the interview. Would be helpful to hear how your experiences went.

There is no "eval".  The police take info from your primary doctor and what ever info you input on your form.  You must list your current primary and all prior ones.  Also if you have seen a mental health professional ever.  Then if you have, you need to disclose more info on the form.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Wchiro on May 16, 2025, 08:47:21 AM
There is no "eval".  The police take info from your primary doctor and what ever info you input on your form.  You must list your current primary and all prior ones.  Also if you have seen a mental health professional ever.  Then if you have, you need to disclose more info on the form.

 ??? Yea...Sounds like he talking about Permit to Acquire and not related to Traveling with Firearms.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: pacwire on May 19, 2025, 12:27:36 PM
Usually when flying Hawaiian, i have TWO pelican cases inside one suit case.  One for firearm (Pistols- 1 or 2) and their mags.  The other is for the ammo im bringing back (7 boxes)

When flying back to hawaii, Hawaiian 9 out of 10 times will require me to weigh the ammo to show them that it's under 11 lbs.

Also note, on my last trip, i brought back a complete UPPER for my AR-15 (In a seperate pelican case).  That was an experience since it had to go to a "SIDE" TSA Screening area.

Usually no issues with Hawaiian.

Aloha!
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: zippz on May 19, 2025, 03:34:53 PM
Issues I've had:

1.  Can't store rounds in loaded magazines.  Though I've heard some people put the covers on their loaded pmags and it's good to go.
2.  Had a half-full bulk box of ammo.  TSA stopped it but let it go.  I can understand the issue if there's loose rounds rattling inside of the manufacturers box.
3.  Crowded airport and long lines, didn't make my flight as I didn't arrive early enough to check my guns in.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Wchiro on May 25, 2025, 04:48:37 PM
Usually when flying Hawaiian, i have TWO pelican cases inside one suit case.  One for firearm (Pistols- 1 or 2) and their mags.  The other is for the ammo im bringing back (7 boxes)

When flying back to hawaii, Hawaiian 9 out of 10 times will require me to weigh the ammo to show them that it's under 11 lbs.

Also note, on my last trip, i brought back a complete UPPER for my AR-15 (In a seperate pelican case).  That was an experience since it had to go to a "SIDE" TSA Screening area.

Usually no issues with Hawaiian.

Aloha!

On a return trip from Washington State I brought back 3000 #209 shotgun primers (3 bricks bought in Texas) on Hawaiian and I had to show them that it was in it's original boxes and they weighed it to see if it was 11 lbs or under (could have bought another brick).  I flew on Alaska from Texas to Washington and Alaska allows 50 lbs of ammo in your checked bags.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: pacwire on May 26, 2025, 03:21:09 AM
Just checked in at Portland airport. No issues with 11lbs of ammo. Didn’t weigh or inspected. Just asked if boxed and if I had locks for my pelican case. Aloha


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Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: macsak on May 26, 2025, 05:50:00 AM
i thought primers were a no go on planes...

On a return trip from Washington State I brought back 3000 #209 shotgun primers (3 bricks bought in Texas) on Hawaiian and I had to show them that it was in it's original boxes and they weighed it to see if it was 11 lbs or under (could have bought another brick).  I flew on Alaska from Texas to Washington and Alaska allows 50 lbs of ammo in your checked bags.
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: GotFirearms? on May 26, 2025, 07:50:59 AM
On a return trip from Washington State I brought back 3000 #209 shotgun primers (3 bricks bought in Texas) on Hawaiian and I had to show them that it was in it's original boxes and they weighed it to see if it was 11 lbs or under (could have bought another brick).  I flew on Alaska from Texas to Washington and Alaska allows 50 lbs of ammo in your checked bags.

That’s a No Go just like Powder.   That agent could have gotten you in some serious trouble if TSA caught it. :shake: :shake:
Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Wchiro on May 26, 2025, 01:19:26 PM
i thought primers were a no go on planes...

TSA restrictions say loose primers (https://thekeeninsider.com/new-tsa-rules).  And according to a news article its allowed if packaged properly (https://www.enterprisenews.com/story/news/crime/2010/12/30/ammunition-primer-caps-aren-t/40207501007/)

Sorry last link may not work, i copied part of the article:

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Orville Andrew Braham, the 37-year-old Stoughton man arrested Tuesday in Miami, was traveling with hundreds of ammunition primer caps in his checked baggage – cargo that isn’t prohibited on airplanes, but should have been packaged to prevent an explosion.

Authorities said Wednesday that they do not suspect Braham of an act of terrorism. He was charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation with traveling in interstate commerce without a license to carry ammunition.

Braham, described as a naturalized United States citizen traveling to Jamaica from Logan International Airport in Boston, had checked two pieces of luggage with American Airlines, according to authorities.

One bag, a roll-on, exploded about 11:40 a.m. Tuesday when a baggage handler removed it from the airplane and placed it on the ground. The explosion caused shrapnel to be embedded in the baggage handler’s shoe and delayed four flights during an ensuing investigation, authorities said.

The Transportation Safety Administration said Wednesday that the ammunition primers are not prohibited in checked luggage but must be packaged correctly. Checking the packaging is the responsibility of the airline, the TSA said.

“You must securely pack any ammunition in fiber (such as cardboard), wood or metal boxes or other packaging that is specifically designed to carry small amounts of ammunition,” according to the TSA website.The FBI said both of Braham’s checked suitcases contained hundreds of ammunition primer caps. A cap is the back end of a bullet, the “spark plug” that provides ignition for the gunpowder.

Title: Re: Traveling with firearms through Hawaiian Airlines
Post by: Rocky on May 27, 2025, 07:57:39 AM
Good idea. Any chance you keep slide open on lock when you declare it?
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I already have my handguns dis-assemble (slide off), separate rifles (upper and lower), or remove rifles bolt before packing to go to airport.
Seems to make them "feel" better.
I also lock my pistol cases onto luggage via eye bolts.